Here's the account books.
Take it home and hide it.
Yes, sir.
I'm counting on you.
Understood. I'll handle it.
Also...
I'm giving this to you.
Sir...
It's an old glass my father kept in the basement for safekeeping.
I washed and shined it.
No, I can't accept such a valuable gift.
It's a gift for your troubles. Don't you drink a cup every night?
-Yes... -Start using it tonight.
Thank you.
Is Mr. Mikimoto here?
I'm Yokomura of the MPD Detective Investigations 2 Division.
Where's Mr. Mikimoto?
What's with the ruckus so early in the morning.
Mr. Mikimoto Shirou, please come with us to MPD HQ.
I don't want to go.
You accepted police questioning.
I was joking.
The Mikimoto men will always go if they say they will.
Don't worry, I'll be back soon.
Okay.
-Ah! -What?
-I'm missing a wiener. -Really?
Ah! I don't have much rice seasoning either!
I can't do anything about that.
Because your sister has a bigger serving.
That's not manly.
He's pouting.
Because he was the only one that didn't know about Dad.
Dad...
didn't die from an accident.
-What? -He was murdered.
I'm sorry for keeping it from you. It was because you were still a baby.
Was the killer caught?
I'll catch him one day.
That's how guys are. He doesn't want to be treated like a child.
Guys, huh...
This morning member of the Lower House, Mikimoto Shirou of the Nation's Political Party...
This looks like a circus. I guess this is a big case.
Ah... They finally caught him.
Will that "Show Time" guy call now?
No, no. This is a bribery case and I'm not in charge of...
Huh?
Congressman Mikimoto of the Nation's Political Party is complying
and went along with Division 2. A longstanding rumor
says an Aomori highway construction company is suspected of accepting bribes.
He said 500 million yen was trivial, right?
-How many years is that worth of our salary? -About 60 years?
My head is dizzy thinking about it.
But why is Interrogations being summoned for a Division 2 case?
Because I requested it.
Mikimoto is connected to the MPD bureau director.
That means we can't send him home innocent.
The higher-ups need a confession out of him without Investigations interference.
So the Chief told us to leave this to Interrogations.
But this special case belongs to Investigations Division 2
so won't they be bothered that we in Division 1 are handling it?
An investigation is detectives versus the criminal's offense and defense.
It's unrelated to Division 1 or 2.
Interrogations will get a boost if you can extract a confession.
You'll even receive Division 1's share.
And it won't just all be amateurs if Koishikawa is around.
Oh, that's right.
Haru, you used to be in Division 2, right?
Mikimoto will be held up at the prosecutor's investigation department the day after tomorrow.
We don't have time. Will you do it?
I was in Division 2 for over 10 years.
I don't think the Division 2 guys will like that I'm butting
-in now. -That's why you need to.
Now Mikimoto dragged Yokumura Group into this
and it'll be a feat which will boost awareness.
Conversely, they've been had by the experienced Mikimoto.
-Please answer the question. -I don't need to answer.
You're a Diet member and you know full well you have the duty to speak the truth!
Of course I know.
However, there's things I can't do even though I know.
Even though you know that you shouldn't yell at a potential suspect
you're yelling anyway.
Let's do this, Koishikawa.
-Isn't it interesting to get him to spill the details about lining his pockets with the nation's money? -I hate rich bastards!
It's dirty money and I'm fired up!
Is there something you're against?
Don't you know why I left Division 2 10 years ago?
You know right, Commissioner?
Can I tell them?
I can't keep hiding it and it's nothing to be proud of.
When Koishikawa was in Division 2,
he was in charge of a case involving the corruption of a Ministry of Finance bureaucrat.
But the bureaucrat that Koishikawa interrogated...
jumped to his death from the office building immediately after.
And he took all the mysteries with him...
In Division 2 Interrogations
there's many cases where your status and pride is on the line when suspects commit suicide.
And the interrogation investigator is damaged when the person dies too.
That's why... you should do this now.
We won't let Mikimoto die. Let's strip him of everything while he's alive.
Why is Interrogations involved in Division 2 interrogations?
Can they do it? Division 1 and 2's subject matter is completely different.
-Of course they can't do it. -You're right.
They're up against Mikimoto, you know!
He's a Diet member and he's a scary bastard who is stubborn to answer questions.
And what if he hits their weak spot...
Motsu! Their rep will take a nose dive!
I'm nervous.
I've been a detective for a long time, but interrogating a politician is a first.
Don't be nervous. Politicians are just human beings like us.
Excuse us.
Please come sit.
I'll sit even though I won't talk.
-I'm Koishikawa, the lead interrogator. -I'm Nakata.
What's this...
I'd rather have that woman in charge.
That woman?
My name is Makabe.
It's unfortunate, but I wasn't assigned to interrogate you.
When I was a Diet member,
there was nothing but ugly police women,
but now there's some lookers.
Mr. Mikimoto, everything is transparent in this interrogation room.
With these cameras,
my questions and your answers will all be recorded.
Cameras?
These scary things are well suited for politicians.
What a terrible remark! What's up with him?
Mikimoto's father had a lot of rivals, a politician with a backbone.
I know. He went door-to-door to every victim's house in a pharmaceutical litigation during his Ministry of Health and Welfare days.
He was known as a "sincere politician."
Perhaps he became no-good because his parents were overly exceptional.
-We'd like to ask about the Aomori Towada tunnel construction. -It's hot in this room.
Unfair competitive bidding occurred,
and the employees of Orimatsu Construction have whistleblowed.
You're not serving me a cup of tea?
The officials in charge of the bidding contracts received offers from other companies.
Can you stop talking about the same thing?
While you're denying this,
there's also the fact that Orimatsu Construction receiving middleman rates based on investigation results.
Here's the whistleblower's documents.
You've exchanged 28 times and received a sum of 500 million yen.
Oh, I've seen this, but I don't remember.
Is that so? Can you please remember then?
Can you start from the beginning of this?
You might remember if you read it.
Stupid. I won't go along with this trick.
Okay, is it okay if I read it then?
Whatever.
I heard my bid was accepted by Politician Mikimoto which involved competitive bidding.
The reason why I know my bid was awarded...
I've never seen Koishikawa this way.
He's serious.
Politician Mikimoto showed me the sum using a calculator.
I was about to write it down,
but he called me stupid because that's evidence.
I was also told campaign funds were low.
I thought it was about margins,
but I don't know if it'd be an issue no matter what he paid.
Politician Mikimoto handed over a golf scorecard to me the other day.
The politician's score of 94 meant 9.4 million,
and the money was prepped under a lecture's fee.
Stop already.
Remembering? The 9.4 million lecture's fee
in Orimatsu Construction's books is evidence.
And your golf scorecard has been deciphered.
That was not the intention.
I was in a slump and wanted to talk about my score.
Orimatsu misunderstood and handed it over to his secretary.
His secretary?
Suganuma his first secretary.
He accepted a contribution...
I only knew about it way after it happened.
Mr. Suganuma was a secretary from your father's time, right?
Yes, he was devoted to my father
and that's why he's my first secretary as well...
But I wonder if he misunderstood my pity.
What a coward! Is he blaming the secretary again?
He's blocking us from getting the secretary's testimony.
We can't do it today.
Let's summon him as a witness tomorrow morning at 8.
You two...
If we do that, they'll probably destroy the evidence tonight.
I'm headed to the secretary.
Alright! I hate rich people!
What's the meaning of this! His life as a politician is over!
He has other ideas in mind.
Suganuma, you were with him
and why did you let him go along with police questioning?
I don't think it's a good idea for him to run away.
Please somehow accept this.
This is troubling.
Don't worry, we only want to talk.
Mr. Mikimoto is currently complying with being interrogated,
and your name, Suganuma, came up
and we'd like your cooperation.
We'd like to see you tomorrow morning at 7.
You'll talk to the MPD, right?
Um... what will happen to Mr. Mikimoto after?
Mr. Mikimoto
will return home after interrogations are done today
and he'll return to interrogations tomorrow as well.
Lemme tell you this, but if you and Mr. Mikimoto are trying to hide something
by destroying evidence, please don't.
I wouldn't do such a thing.
Then you're good.
You were a secretary from Mikimoto's father's time, right?
Yes, I'm extremely grateful to the previous generation for picking me.
At the very least, I'd like to repay the successor who will help Japan as a politician.
Isn't that unreasonable?
You're lining your pockets with dirty money.
No matter how tough it is
you can change things if you at least have sincerity.
This is what I've learned from the previous generation.
Please pardon me.
Hello, this is Suganuma.
Ma'am?
Suganuma... what should I do?
Please calm down. Mr. Mikimoto has thought it through.
But I'm uneasy...
We just have to trust him right now.
I will contact you again. Pardon me.
We will be talking to your secretary, Suganuma, tomorrow.
I see. It was inevitable.
We will ask him whether or not what you're saying is the truth.
You should tell him that I have been telling the truth.
The interrogations are done for today.
We will return to your house tomorrow at 7.
You're also suspected of destroying evidence
so it might be best that you don't meet anyone tonight.
I understand that because I'm being watched, right?
However, it'll be a piece of cake to deceive your watch-keepers.
I'm just joking.
I'd end up here if I was that suspicious, right?
Here?
-You'd throw me in a police cell. -No, we wouldn't do that.
A police cell isn't a hotel.
We can't place you in a cell without an arrest warrant.
Then you better get an arrest warrant.
Why don't you put me in a cell so I can prove my innocence?
Go ahead and prep the pig's pen for me.
-Mikimoto is in a police cell? -It's to prove his innocence.
It's already too late to get the truth from Suganuma.
-Be careful. -Roger that.
I'll stick it out tonight to be sure.
Will this all-night stake-out work for you, old lady?
-Why are you asking? -You have kids, right?
They're used to it. Don't worry.
Oh?
He commutes by train everyday. I wonder where he's going.
That bag looks suspicious. The evidence is probably in there.
-Let's go. -Okay.
This is...
What the hell... It's his house.
-But that bag is suspicious. -Yeah...
Should we head in?
Alright, we should at least get a search warrant to be sure.
Hello, this is Suganuma.
I apologize for the inconvenience.
No matter what happens to Mr. Mikimoto,
he's putting things in order for you to live on with your life.
Please do not worry.
If he can't return home,
will you protect me, Suganuma?
By all means. Goodbye.
Here's the account books.
Take it home and hide it.
Yes, sir.
-I'm counting on you. -I'll handle it.
Sir, I received this from your son.
I heard you're a foodie.
According a publication, when you were admitted for gallstones
you ordered meals from an Akasaka restaurant.
People who do not appreciate food, can't see things through.
Not having any regrets of wanting to be placed in here?
No, this is good experience of society.
I understand how citizens feel now.
No developments here. What about you?
Mr. Mikimoto is eating some crappy food obediently, however...
-However? -He got us.
Why is Mikimoto voluntarily staying here?
Huh? Isn't it to prove his innocence?
Why would he purposely stay in a pig's cell?
He's a man born to a politician and has lived in luxury since childhood.
It is somewhat strange...
I wonder if he has some other motive.
Be careful with speeding up the warrant.
Got it.
Geez...
What is it? Don't get too comfy.
I'm uneasy.
Let's go.
Mr. Suganuma.
Mr. Suganuma!
It's open.
Hey, Suganuma!
Mr. Suganuma?
Mr. Suganuma? Suganuma...
It's potassium cyanide! He's gone!
-Good job. -Hey.
Hey, hey, don't touch anything. This is our scene.
Interrogations, please go back to your interrogation room.
Mr. Suganuma is related to a case we're investigating!
He managed to drink some drugs even during your stakeout though...
Interrogations doesn't know a thing about on-scene investigations!
What? You're saying you could've prevented it?
Yes, we would've
grabbed this secretary as he was grabbing his keys.
What is it?
I think the potassium cyanide must've been placed on the glass somehow.
A pill bottle would usually be nearby.
-So someone got him to drink it? -No, that's not what I'm saying.
Here's his statement.
I take full responsibility.
I'll atone with my death.
I'm sorry, Koishikawa. We were so close.
It's okay.
It's difficult to not get a concrete charge at this stage.
This was always a dilemma when I was in Division 2.
The poison was potassium cyanide.
I wonder if he intended to drink that.
There wasn't any signs of a third party in Suganuma's place. Perhaps the potassium cyanide
is somewhere else in the room but we couldn't find it. We've been had.
The statement is fishy.
What do you mean?
Suganuma was old-fashioned.
It was a statement,
but he lived with sincerity based on the family's predecessor's teachings.
If he were to write a statement,
it would be in writing not on a computer.
Indeed. That means someone somehow got him to drink the poison.
Only Mikimoto will gain from the secretary's death.
That also explains why Mikimoto is staying with the police.
If he's with the police,
that becomes his alibi!
Please hide the fact that Suganuma took potassium cyanide from today's investigations.
Right. We might be able to figure something out from his attitude.
You two go to Mikimoto's house and talk to his wife.
I will verify the contents of the statement.
-Geez. -Alright, let's go.
It's time for interrogations.
I'd like to read the newspaper before that.
We don't have any here.
-Good morning. -Good morning.
Was it comfortable?
It wasn't bad, but I can't do it everyday.
What would be the most troubling for you?
Well, there's no TV or newspapers.
Politicians especially live through the news.
It's uneasy to not know what's going on in the outside world.
You sure are talkative today.
This is the first time since we've met
that you've told me your true feelings.
It seems like we'll be able to hear the truth today.
I don't think things will go your way.
Shall I tell you the top news from this morning's newspaper?
Don't you want to know?
Yes, I do.
America is enforcing a policy for monetary easing.
There was a gas explosion in a Sapporo business district.
Also...
A panda in a Nagoya zoo gave birth.
Are you messing with me?
What do you mean? I just told you the truth.
Or is there some other news that you want to know about?
I won't say anything if you're interrogating me.
Get the female detective in here now.
Mrs. Mikimoto said she doesn't feel like talking.
Of course. But we only want 5 minutes with her.
-Please. -Please.
Please wait here.
Nabe, peacock feathers...
That's quite snazzy.
Ah!
What are you guys doing here?!
Isn't it obvious? It's related to
the investigation to see if Mikimoto is connected to the Suganuma case.
Oh, does that mean you support my intuition?
Yeah, you're amazing.
Plus you're handsome.
So? What else do you know?
Forensics found a trace amount of potassium cyanide from the wooden box found at the scene.
It's possible the glass was coated with the stuff.
The glass...
-Please come in! -Thank you.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Thank you for waiting.
-Please have a seat. -Thank you.
I apologize if you're tired.
Are you feeling okay?
Yes... but the shock...
from Suganuma doing such a thing...
I heard he was a very skilled secretary.
Yes...
Of course he was a great secretary, but he was an even more wonderful human being.
I knew nothing about being a wife to a politician,
but he taught me with tender care
and he always supported and encouraged me.
Suganuma remained a bachelor, correct?
Yes.
24 hours, 365 days...
Suganuma devoted his time to my husband.
Do you recognize this glass?
I don't...
I see.
It looks like a glass over there.
My deceased father-in-law collected glasses
but I have no idea about what kind they are...
But didn't Suganuma
drink whiskey often?
Yes.
He drank whiskey cut with water every night before bed
and he always told me he looked forward to it.
And that's why whenever I received good whiskey
I'd secretly bring it back to Suganuma.
He was extremely happy.
I've come to one conclusion.
Mikimoto knew Suganuma enjoyed Western liquor every night,
so he laced a glass with potassium cyanide and gave it to him.
The motive is to make it seem that Suganuma dealt with the Orimatsu Construction bribe on his own.
Also he was jealous of Suganuma.
Jealous?
I think the wife liked Suganuma.
Are you saying it was adultery? Suganuma was Mikimoto's secretary.
Guys like you only think it's something sexual when it comes to a man and woman.
But I'm talking about a more emotional and platonic relationship here.
I've had emotional and loving... Remember that one woman...
That's unrelated! Your source?
She only talked about Suganuma when we talked to her.
Even though her husband is in the midst of being interrogated,
she didn't even ask, "How is my husband doing?"
That's terrible for a man. Right, Hishimoto?
I hate people who take other people's wives.
This will open the door to a long lineage if we prosecute...
Can we zoom in on this relationship?
It wouldn't be strange if he did succumb to jealousy.
But it'll be difficult to substantiate this.
There was no one else in the room when Suganuma took the potassium cyanide.
Also Mikimoto is in a police cell.
Mikimoto doesn't have the persuasive power to get someone to drink it either.
Perhaps he didn't get him to drink it.
What?
I noticed something in the statement.
The sentence is supposed to end in this statement
but only the last sentence has punctuation.
But when forensics borrowed and analyzed this USB drive
they said it was created on a different computer 2 days ago.
Just as Suganuma drank the potassium cyanide
we also found that he added, edited and fixed the last sentence at home.
The last sentence, huh...
Mikimoto created the statement first, but Suganuma edited it last.
This is consistent with everything.
Which means...
Suganuma knew and drank the potassium cyanide?
That's evident in the last sentence.
What is this...
Unforgivable.
Sorry to keep you waiting, Mr. Mikimoto.
Thank you for requesting me so many times.
I'm that female detective, Makabe.
I'm glad you've come. Sit.
I would've sat down even if you didn't say anything. It is my job.
You're the guest here.
You have quite a humor.
-I'm pleased. -Oh, is that okay?
For you to praise another female. Your wife might find out.
A politician's wife understands a male's resourcefulness.
I'm jealous. She seems quite loved.
Yes, my wife is precious to me.
Is that so?
Since your arrest
aren't you worried about how your wife is doing?
I'm not worried. Suganuma is covering for me.
He's very thoughtful like that.
Oh, so how did Suganuma's questioning go?
-Are you interested? -You told me you would.
That's why I stayed here in a police cell like this.
We've stopped Suganuma's questioning indefinitely.
Why?
Late last night, Suganuma
committed suicide.
What?
Where?
At home. He mixed potassium cyanide in with his usual alcohol drink.
What is this...
Do you know about this glass?
That's...
something my father used to collect and he gave it to Suganuma.
Suicide like this? Why...
Why? You have no knowledge of this?
Oh, I know...
He took responsibility for that bribery case.
What a pitiful thing to do...
Pitiful?
Yes, if he hadn't misunderstood me and acted on it,
I don't think he would've taken the money.
Are you sad?
Of course I am!
Suganuma has been in the Mikimoto household since my childhood.
He was my tutor, and in my busy father's place
he taught me politics from scratch.
Suganuma also taught me how to drink alcohol too.
It's bitter!
Why did he choose to die without telling me a thing!
Suganuma didn't go without saying anything.
He gave a speech.
What do you mean?
A statement was discovered in the room.
What? A statement?
Show it to me.
I will read it.
Mr. and Mrs. Mikimoto Shirou
Everyone on the committee
Thank you for the continued assistance
Due to my incompetence this time
I've heavily burdened Mr. Mikimoto
I take full responsibility
I'll atone with my death.
Suganuma...
Suganuma!
Wait, Mikimoto. I'm not done yet.
There's a very important sentence after this.
What's wrong?
Nothing...
Strange, right?
In the statement you forged,
it's supposed to end with "I'll atone with my death."
Forged? Why would I have to do that?
Because you wanted to kill Suganuma.
You prepared this glass with potassium cyanide,
then you ordered him to use it yesterday, right?
Him accepting contributions and committing suicide is a smokescreen.
You created an ironclad alibi by staying here in a police cell!
That's enough!
I carry the burden of the government.
I would not murder a person!
You are a politician, but you're also a man, right?
You couldn't forgive your wife for adoring Suganuma.
And that's why you wanted him dead.
Stupid. Do you have proof?
If this is just pure speculation,
I'll sue the police!
How dare you say you carry the burden of the government.
You used the already heavy crime of bribery
to get rid of your trivial jealousy.
You're not human!
Can you intimidate me? The cameras are recording, right?
I don't care. I won't forgive you even if I get fired.
Read this one more time!
Don't you want to see what Suganuma added
-at the end? -I don't care.
He already said that he's taking his life.
I'll read it for you since you won't.
-I told you enough! -You need to listen to this.
Clean out your ears and listen carefully!
Mr. and Mrs. Mikimoto Shirou
Everyone on the committee
Thank you for the continued assistance
Thanks for this.
Due to my incompetence this time
I've heavily burdened Mr. Mikimoto
I take full responsibility
I'll atone with my death
I wish Mr. Mikimoto will one day become a sincere and true politician
Suganuma Toshiki
Suganuma
didn't write one word about you tricking anyone.
He found your statement and knew your plan
and that's when he drank the potassium cyanide.
He added this last sentence to the statement.
By taking his own life,
he thought that was the only way to reform you.
Mikimoto, why would you do something so stupid?
You told me...
you won't forgive me even if you get fired.
I feel the same.
Even if I lose everything,
I wanted to escape from him.
Escape?
He was a wonderful human. He has never compromised his dignity.
He was forever indebted to my father,
and that was why he was devoted to me.
But being around such a good person,
stunted my own growth as a human.
That's evident in the committee's trust in Suganuma,
and my wife's adoration of Suganuma who is 20 years older than me.
I'm no match.
No matter how many elections I won and supporters I had,
I realized that it was all because of him.
I started to think that I couldn't do anything for myself.
I wanted to become independent from him.
It's probable that I was jealous as a man,
but it wasn't hatred.
Hearing those words have saved you.
I'll convey this to Suganuma.
We put a stop to Suganuma's happy ending.
Immediately after drinking the potassium cyanide,
we entered the room.
It's potassium cyanide! He's done for!
Suganuma!
He's breathing. Get an ambulance!
Please breathe! Suganuma!
I was in a special group before joining Interrogations.
So I have in-depth knowledge of relief for poison and powerful medicine.
You can lie?
I didn't lie though.
I just stated that Suganuma drank potassium cyanide,
but I didn't say a word about him passing away.
That's great. You're not a murderer.
You'd make a great politician.
Before you go praising me,
please tell me the whole truth about this bribery case.
Today the MPD
has arrested Mikimoto Shirou for suspicion
of trying to murder the first secretary, Suganuma Toshiki.
Suspect Mikimoto was engaged with Aomori...
You did a good job this time too.
The work Interrogations has pulled off
makes me extremely happy that they can assist in a Division 2 case.
Oh no, that's very kind of you.
I'm expecting this from now on.
Yes!
It's always about Interrogations!
Motsu, you saw through this murder from the beginning!
Mikimoto, a guest.
Mr. Mikimoto.
Here's a change of clothes from your wife.
Mr. Mikimoto!
I'm deeply sorry!
I wasn't able to die.
Don't call me that anymore.
Yes, sir!
-Suganuma. -Yes, sir!
Can I live my live with sincerity
even if I'm not a politician?
Yes.
Yes!
You can!
Yes.
Good.
Being a man is tough. It's nothing but stupid rivalries.
It's not stupid. Men thrive on jealousy.
Yeah, jealousy in this society
is said to be monopolized by women.
A man's jealousy isn't as scary.
Be careful!
I'm jealous of you guys.
I am too.
Then let's toast to male jealousy.
Oh god.
-Thanks for waiting! -Oh, it's here.
-Here's fried food! -Thanks.
Here you go!
And here's 10 fried shrimp on the house.
Hey! We'll go broke if we give them 10 shrimp.
We'll give you a break on price.
Be quiet. I want to give it to them for free!
Never mind and come here. Hurry!
Please excuse us.
-We're eating it! -Let's eat!
It's comforting to see that even the Mikimotos are that type of couple.
You had a great marriage too, right?
Yes, but I'm not giving up just yet.
I'm done!
Okay!
Yay! I have more meatballs!
-Just for now. -Sneaky!
A high school student like you is mad?
Well I don't like losing.
Is this the origin of the fight?
I guess it can't be helped. I'm gonna eat it then!
Ah! You're so sneaky!